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Baseball is back in South Korea and it’s showing us what sport could look like after COVID-19 lockdowns
Measures put in place to bring back soccer and baseball give us a taste of what sport might look like in a post-coronavirus lockdown era.
Consumers have flocked to these 5 industries under COVID-19
Lockdown restrictions are boosting demand for industries that help people stay busy while social distancing.
COVID-19 heightens the risk of child labour. This is how we can tackle it
The coronavirus outbreak is leading to widespread disruption of food supply chains, which in turn can have a dramatic impact on child labour.
This is how the drop in oil demand compares to previous recessions
The effects of COVID-19 on commodities has been dramatic, with oil prices plunging and demand predicted to drop more than ever before.
How COVID-19 is driving a long-overdue revolution in education
The pandemic has forced universities to bring their courses online - but this is just the first step on the road to a long-overdue educational revolution
How COVID-19 will change China and Africa's economic relationship
After COVID-19, that may have to involve debt write-offs so African countries and the Belt and Road Initiative can benefit from a changing world economy.
How fintech can help SMEs recover from the impact of COVID-19
Traditional lending models can block finance for SMEs in fast-growing economies - but new fintech solutions can unleash SMEs' potential once the pandemic is over.
New tech infrastructure will help economies recover after COVID-19
5G networks, data centres, artificial intelligence, industrial internet and the Internet of Things played a critical role during the coronavirus crisis and will ensure economic resilience...
How can we make sure a COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t go to the highest bidder?
Ensuring no one is left behind in the race to create a coronavirus vaccine requires collective investment, and innovation, write Mariana Mazzucato and Els Toreele.
This is how coronavirus could reshape our cities forever
With city dwellers forced to stay home during lockdowns, some architects are rethinking urban infrastructure to promote a more local lifestyle and help people adapt to a post-pandemic world.
Is working from home not working? Here are 10 tips to help you focus
From having a dedicated workspace free from distractions, to turning off notifications on your phone.
Coronavirus: Have we been right to base our response on data models?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have persistently relied upon data modeling and forecasting, to guide policy responses, but at what cost?